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Easy scale fitting

The original article was posted by gssixgun.^[1]

This is a quick and easy way to mock up your scales, and finish sanding the wedge in for fitting. I use a set of adjustable pins to fit everything together to make sure the scales function with the razor, but I don't want to do any sanding or final fitting with the razor in the scales. So I made a tang jig to keep the scales together for final fitting of the wedge without the risk of a cut to yourself, or a chip to the razor... Just a 3/16 or 1/4 in thick piece of wood shaped like the tang of your razor will do.. Honest it just needs to be a piece of wood, you don't have to try and make it look like a tang and tail but hey it's more fun that way!

Actually I have only really noticed 3 different sizes when it comes to razors. I'm sure there are more, and some are probably slightly thicker or thinner, but for the most part there are just 3.

The big ole' wedges and 8/8 sized razors with a 1/4 inch thick tang, then the medium sized ones that are about 3/16, and a almost dainty tang, that is probably 5/32.

References

1. ↑ http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/27045-easy-scale-fitting-tip-bench.html